The white paper, which will set out the details for an independent Scotland, is one of the most important documents to be published in recent history. A work the First Minister says will "resonate down the ages".

This prospectus for independence will need to answer many questions, not least from business and industry who want to see a robust business plan for Scotland in the future, regardless of governance.

Agenda

08:15 - Registration with tea, coffee and home baking

08:45 - Welcome from the chair Peter Jones, business and political commentator, the Economist and The Scotsman

08:50 - Introduction from Dundas & WilsonLaurence Ward, Chairman

Session 1: The Independence White Paper: Is it a business plan for Scotland?08:55 - What Scottish business wants from the governmentDavid Watt, executive director of IoD, Scotland